Patent ‘March-In’ Policy Shift Will Likely Drive Uncertainty More Than Price Drops

Biden administration’s new framework will consider whether a product’s price is reasonable in deciding whether to exercise march-in rights. Numerous other factors could limit provision’s impact, but industry is concerned it will discourage firms from licensing government-funded inventions.

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New policy on march-in rights to license patents directs government agencies to consider product pricing • Source: Shutterstock

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